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Officer Involved Shooting 2nd Ave and Broadway


On 4/21/2021, at 7:01 a.m., the Escondido Police Department Communications Center received a call from a reporting party advising that there was an adult white male subject hitting cars with a “metal pole” in the area of 2nd Ave and Broadway in Escondido.  Officers arrived on scene and contacted the man a short time later.

The man was armed with a large metal object when he was contacted by the first officer on scene.  During the contact, one officer shot at the man striking him.  The events leading up to the officer involved shooting and the actions of the man are currently under investigation.  Officers rendered first aid until Escondido Fire Paramedics arrived on scene.

The man was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.  He is described as a white adult male subject; however, his identity is not being released at this time pending family notifications.  The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office will be investing the cause of death.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Escondido Police Department.  More information will be given as it becomes available.

4 responses to “Officer Involved Shooting 2nd Ave and Broadway”

  1. Mike Johnson says:

    Sad, Escondido should really do something about the homeless population. They’ve been congregating downtown and all over the city.

  2. Mike Johnson says:

    Sad, Escondido should really do something about the homeless population. They’ve been congregating downtown and all over the city.

  3. Mindy says:

    You think homeless people congregating is the problem? I knew the man shot and he needed mental help. He was carrying a squeegee used on car windows. There was no damage done to any car. He was washing the windows of the parked cars. I think the problem is lack of compassion and an over-abundance of judgement. He was a veteran and fought for you and me. You’re right about one thing, it is sad.

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